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DY03 FHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,326 mi
Last recorded158,326 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 158,326 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear lower arch slightly corrroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2021 152,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear slight lagging in operation repair or adjustment required

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 152,520 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper do not park correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush advise the pair to be fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear slight lagging in operation repair or adjustment required

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 128,204 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 148,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,292 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 138,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,068 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

slight play in front shock absorber top mount

Pass 18 Jan 2017 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,024 miles

brake pipes previously failed know greased

Fail 1 Feb 2016 120,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake limiting valve to rear wheels x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,190 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,190 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,587 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 93,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,830 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,793 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,485 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY03 FHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY03 FHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY03 FHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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